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Abercrombie & Fitch Ordered to Pay Big in Autism Discrimination Case
In 2005, helpful big sister Brittney Maxson tried to enter an A&F dressing room at the Mall of America to assist her younger sibling, 14-year-old Molly, who is autistic.
She was confronted by store staff, who said that Abercrombie policy didn’t allow more than one person in a dressing room at a time in an attempt… »
Mall Of America Is A Big Exception To Shopping Centers’ Pain
Mall of America ekes out revenue gains as sales declines wallop most shopping centers
Greg Burns August 20, 2009
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.
– When Tim and Laurie Hermeling make the four-hour drive from their family farm to the Mall of America, they expect a mob scene, and last week they got one.
The giant shopping center was swarmed with visitors… »
Great Mall of China isn’t so great
The South China Mall in Dongguan, China sounds good on paper. The holder of the title “World’s Largest Mall” is more than twice the size of the previous record holders, Mall of America in Minnesota and Edmonton Mall in Canada. The building includes nearly 7 million sq. ft. of space and is complete with 8,000 parking spots. It also… »
Hit-the-books LOOKS at Mall of America
Despite a National Retail Federation forecast that families would spend about 8 percent less on back-to-school items this year, the recession didn’t seem to weigh heavily on the minds of shoppers at the Mall of America last week — although many mentioned the outstanding sales and deals they’d found. Kids were shopping with parents and… »
Sole Collector: Issue 29 Arriving At Foot Locker August 24th
Lookout for the latest Sole Collector, Issue 29 to be hitting select Foot Lockers, Footactions and for the first time all three House Of Hoops locations around August 24th. Check out the list below to find out where you can pick up your copy!
Mall of America
Footaction
102 East
Information taken from Sole Collector Sneaker… »
Savvy Shopper: These days, learning the fine art of haggling is priceless
By Allison Kaplan
akaplan@pioneerpress.com
Updated: 06/26/2009 02:51:05 PM CDT
Even the bride in a position to consider a $9,000 designer wedding dress is not above haggling these days.
At Grace Bridal Boutique in Excelsior, where $2,200 is the entry-level price point, business has remained brisk despite consumer cutbacks, says owner Amanda Henke — with one significant shift.
“We’re seeing a lot… »
MOA is working harder for every dollar – Star Tribune
In a tight economy, the Mall of America is selling shoppers on value, uniqueness.
By JACKIE CROSBY, Star Tribune
Last update: July 5, 2009 – 10:38 PM
A floor below the hubbub of retail and rides at Bloomington’s Mall of America, Maureen Bausch sits in her basement office and points to a pile of papers on her desk…. »
Technology will tell retailers everything about you the second you walk in their door – CBS News
(CBS) This column was written by Evan Schuman, the editor of StorefrontBacktalk.com, a site that tracks retail technology, e-commerce and security issues. Retail Realities will appear each Friday. Evan can be reached at e-mail and on Twitter.
A red 2009 Mercedes S600 pulls into the overflow parking lot of Mall of America, zooming by without notice… »
“US Retailers May See Fewer Foreign Shoppers”
11/27/2008 USA TODAY
Foreign shoppers once arrived in the U.S. with empty suitcases to take back holiday loot, boosting sales for U.S. retailers. But they may stay home this year, thanks to costly airfares, a rising dollar and global economic woes.
Some retailers are using targeted marketing. Minnesota’s Mall of America has its own tourism department,… »
